Announcements for the Week of 21 Mar 21

Questions regarding these activities?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
REMINDER - If you are unable to attend a class or activity.  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
Activity Sign-Ups
Activity Sign-ups
 
Routine Orders for March: Click here.
 
Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) 

1. Participant(s):
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon [email protected]
3. Date : Mon, 22 Mar 21
4. Time : 
   1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
5. Location:  Zoom link 
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 
Regular Training Night (all levels)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis [email protected]
3. Date: Tue, 23 Mar 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs 

• 1900 will be dress inspection

1. Location:  Google Classroom
2. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
3. Description: 
   1. Training Schedule
   2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level.

Drone Team

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay [email protected]
3. Date: Wed, 24 Mar 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS). 

 
Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) 

1. Participant(s):  Any interested Cadet
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon [email protected]
3. Date: Sat, 27 Mar 21
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
5. Location:   Zoom link
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 
Biathlon Training

1. Participant(s):  Registered cadets
2. OPI:  CI Gagnon [email protected]
3. Date: Sat, 27 Mar 21
4. Time: 1300-1330hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  This year's Biathlon training will be a combination of virtual meets and individual physical activity.  Participating Cadets will receive a training plan and instruction/coaching/mentoring from CI Gagnon. Go to Activity Sign-ups to 
7. register.

 
Marksmanship training

1. Participant(s):  All cadets (all levels)
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon [email protected]
3. Dates: Sun, 28 Mar 21 
4. Time: 1300-1430hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 
CBSA and the Federal Student Work Experience Program

1. Participant(s):  All interested Cadets. 
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon [email protected]
3. Date: Mon 29 Mar 2021
4. Time: 1900hrs
5. Location: Webex link : https://canada.webex.com/ 

                     ID:        129 836 1392 
                    Code:  @Cadets2021 
Description: Discover how the Canada Border Services Agency works to protect land borders, international airports, and marine ports across the country, from coast to coast to coast. Learn about the different careers at the Agency and what is required to be a Student Border Service Officer through the Federal Student Work Experience Program.

Supply Update – Resuming Curbside Pick-up

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Magill [email protected]
3. Description:

Supply has now been given the “all clear” to resume curbside pick-ups.  A similar model to what was used for FTUs will be implemented with a few exceptions:

1. Cadets will be contacted via email by the Supply Officer when a full or partial order is available to be picked-up.
2. Curbside pick-ups will be scheduled using a new google form where cadets will select from available evenings. This form will be provided by the Supply Officer when an order is filled.

1. All cadets are now able to:

1.  Order the initial issue of their FTU and blue uniform (if they haven't already received it)
2.  Order replacement items for their uniforms they have in their possession (including cold weather gear, badges and accessories)
3.   Request a curbside pick-up and receive their ordered items
 
Parent and Committee Meeting

1. Participant(s): All parents
2. OPI: Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Wed, 5 Apr 21.  Every first Wednesday of the month. 
4. Time:     1930hrs
5. Location: Google meet
6. Description: Monthly meeting of the 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee.  Parents are highly encouraged to come.

 
CAP Activity

1. Date: 12-16 April 21
2. Description: Spring Break will take place April 10th to 18th (inclusive) to align with the province’s decision to postpone the mid-winter break. This includes the upcoming Cadet Activity Program (CAP) which has also been moved to April. There are still a few openings available for this Camp. The decision was made to hold the CAP Program for Ottawa in a Virtual Format. Challenges will be able to be made on the cadets own time. Conferences will be held every day at 1300hrs for an hour to an hour and 1/2.
   
   On April 14 (Wednesday) there is a conference opened to all cadets, not just those participating in the CAP from a Chinook pilot at 1900hrs.
3. ​Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

 
Staff Cadet positions at CTC Bagotville and for BRAVO CAMP (Virtual)

1. Participant(s): Open to all Senior Cadets and Staff
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon [email protected]
3. Dates: Open now. Application period ends Tues 30 Mar 21.
4. Time: TBC
5. Location: CTC Bagotville, Camp Bravo - Online
6. Description: RCSU (E) is looking for Cadets 16 years of age and up, to Staff Summer Camp positions for CTC Bagotville as well as online Virtual Camps. Contact 2Lt Rozon for more information, or to confirm your interest.